"Its head of consumer rights policy, Sue Davies, welcomed the announcement and called for the government to bring the rules in "swiftly".
But Stride said: "The cost of living didn't become a problem last week, so you have to ask why it has taken Labour so long to enact legislation passed by the previous government."
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act, passed under the Conservatives in 2024, cracked down on hidden fees, fake reviews online and made it easier for customers to cancel subscriptions."
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